Generally, some of the advantages of the Canon PowerShot SX740 HS compared to pro digicam competitors include: it has a slightly wider wide angle lens (24 mm vs 28 mm), has a screen which flips out, is newer (july 2018 vs september 2014), is slightly less expensive ($338.00 vs $881.49) and is more popular.
However, on average it has a much smaller sensor (1/2.3" 6.17x4.55mm vs nikon CX 13.2x8.8mm), has a much narrower aperture (f/3.3 vs f/1.8), has a slightly lower resolution screen (922k dots vs 1,228k dots), takes much lower resolution photos (9.7 MP vs 20 MP) and significantly lower maximum light sensitivity (3,200 ISO vs 25,600 ISO).
Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II
1 year older
$369 - $429
Significant advantages of the PowerShot G9 X Mark II (vs the PowerShot SX740 HS)
- Much wider aperture: f/2 vs f/3.3
- Much larger sensor: Nikon CX 13.2x8.8mm vs 1/2.3" 6.17x4.55mm
- Much higher true resolution: 20 MP vs 9.7 MP
Significant disadvantages of the PowerShot G9 X Mark II (vs the PowerShot SX740 HS)
- Significantly worse wide angle: 28 mm vs 24 mm
- Screen does not flip out
- Significantly slower max shutter speed: 1/2000 of a second vs 1/3200 of a second
common strengths of the PowerShot G9 X Mark II and PowerShot SX740 HS
- Each has a built-in flash
- Inexpensive: $359.00 vs $338.00
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VA
similar age
$998
Significant advantages of the Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VA (vs the PowerShot SX740 HS)
- Much wider aperture: f/1.8 vs f/3.3
- Much larger sensor: Nikon CX 13.2x8.8mm vs 1/2.3" 6.17x4.55mm
- Faster autofocus: Phase detection vs Contrast detection
Significant disadvantages of the Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VA (vs the PowerShot SX740 HS)
- Significantly slower max shutter speed: 1/2000 of a second vs 1/3200 of a second
common strengths of the Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VA and PowerShot SX740 HS
- Each has a built-in flash
- Flip-out screens
- Announced: July 2018 vs July 2018
Canon PowerShot G7 X
3 years older
$534
Significant advantages of the G7 X (vs the PowerShot SX740 HS)
- Much wider aperture: f/1.8 vs f/3.3
- Much larger sensor: Nikon CX 13.2x8.8mm vs 1/2.3" 6.17x4.55mm
- Much higher true resolution: 20 MP vs 9.7 MP
Significant disadvantages of the G7 X (vs the PowerShot SX740 HS)
- Shorter battery life: 210 shots vs 265 shots
- Significantly slower max shutter speed: 1/2000 of a second vs 1/3200 of a second
common strengths of the G7 X and PowerShot SX740 HS
- Each has a built-in flash
- Flip-out screens
Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II
2 years older
$532 - $649
Significant advantages of the PowerShot G7 X Mark II (vs the PowerShot SX740 HS)
- Much wider aperture: f/1.8 vs f/3.3
- Much larger sensor: Nikon CX 13.2x8.8mm vs 1/2.3" 6.17x4.55mm
- Better maximum light sensitivity: 25,600 ISO vs 3,200 ISO
Significant disadvantages of the PowerShot G7 X Mark II (vs the PowerShot SX740 HS)
- Significantly slower max shutter speed: 1/2000 of a second vs 1/3200 of a second
common strengths of the PowerShot G7 X Mark II and PowerShot SX740 HS
- Each has a built-in flash
- Flip-out screens
Sony Cybershot DSC-RX100
6 years older
$403 - $448
Significant advantages of the DSC-RX100 (vs the PowerShot SX740 HS)
- Much wider aperture: f/1.8 vs f/3.3
- Much larger sensor: 1" 13.2x8.8mm vs 1/2.3" 6.17x4.55mm
- Significantly higher resolution screen: 1,229k dots vs 922k dots
Significant disadvantages of the DSC-RX100 (vs the PowerShot SX740 HS)
- Significantly worse wide angle: 28 mm vs 24 mm
- Screen does not flip out
- Significantly slower max shutter speed: 1/2000 of a second vs 1/3200 of a second
common strengths of the DSC-RX100 and PowerShot SX740 HS
- Each has a built-in flash
- Inexpensive: $403.11 vs $338.00
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V
1 year older
$998 - $1,010
Significant advantages of the Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V (vs the PowerShot SX740 HS)
- Much wider aperture: f/1.8 vs f/3.3
- Much larger sensor: Nikon CX 13.2x8.8mm vs 1/2.3" 6.17x4.55mm
- Faster autofocus: Phase detection vs Contrast detection
Significant disadvantages of the Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V (vs the PowerShot SX740 HS)
- Significantly slower max shutter speed: 1/2000 of a second vs 1/3200 of a second
common strengths of the Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V and PowerShot SX740 HS
- Each has a built-in flash
- Flip-out screens